A wonderful way to enjoy an Open Garden and support CRS right here in Canberra. An entrance fee of $8 will cover your admission (half the proceeds will go to…
Year: 2018
Scholarships Ceremony June 2018
45 refugees and asylum-seekers now living in Canberra have been given an education head start thanks to the generosity of the local community. Scholarships awarded during United Nations World Refugee…
Fundraising dinner 18th October 2018 – Hellenic Club
There will be a Raffle with loads of prizes, Auction items & a special performance by Swing Dance troupe - The Jumptown Jammers for your entertainment.
Geoff McPherson CRS Scholarships Awards Ceremony, 19 June
The big event in June was the Awards Ceremony for the 2018 Geoff McPherson CRS Scholarships. Forty-five scholarships were awarded this year to Canberra region students with a refugee background to mark United Nations…
CRS now has a Facebook page
The link is: https://www.facebook.com/canberrarefugeesupport/ Members who are already on Facebook may wish to share the link via their personal Facebook page. The CRS Facebook page will be another platform to help members keep…
2018-19 Federal Budget – what does it mean for refugees?
The Refugee Council of Australia has produced an analysis of how the 2018-2019 Budget measures affect refugees and those seeking humanitarian protection.
Jam for Refugees – 10 hour concert in Canberra – 1 June 2018
Jam for Refugees is a ten hour concert showcasing a series of 30-minute acts by some of Canberra’s finest musicians to raise both money and awareness to assist refugees. After…
Geoff McPherson CRS Scholarships 2018
We are pleased to advise that CRS expects to reach its target of raising more than $30,000 for its scholarships program this year! This will be a wonderful outcome, and…
CRS recognised in the ACT Honour Walk
Chief Minister Andrew Barr will host an event this month to mark the inclusion of CRS on a plaque in the ACT Honour Walk in Ainslie Place in Civic. The…
Poetry Evening for Refugees
The evening involved poetry readings from invited poets who have written refugee poetry, and from refugees and asylum seekers who were invited to come along to read poetry in their…